ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its more than 50,000 members worldwide focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability. Through research, standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow's built environment today.
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Senior Manager of Professional Development | Managing Director, Professional Development & Education
Managing Director, Publications | Sr. Manager of Board Services
Senior Manager of Professional Development
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Manager of Professional Development is responsible for the development, delivery, and growth of ASHRAE continuing education programs serving the HVAC&R industry. This position is responsible for identifying educational market needs, overseeing the creation and delivery of high-quality learning experiences, and ensuring programs meet organizational, financial, and customer satisfaction objectives. Programs may include instructor-led training in classroom and virtual environments, online and on-demand learning products, certification preparation programs, and self-study educational resources. The Senior Manager collaborates across departments, manages staff and external resources, and drives initiatives that expand educational offerings while increasing revenue and member value.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Identify and assess industry needs and emerging trends for professional development, continuing education, and workforce training.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ASHRAE continuing education courses and programs, including the development and communication of compelling value propositions to support marketing and promotional requirements.
- Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new educational and professional development opportunities that increase program participation and net income.
- Monitor and evaluate marketing and promotional efforts with marketing staff to maximize program visibility and performance.
- Manage relationships with subject matter experts, consultants, instructors, vendors, and other external partners involved in content development and program delivery.
- Establish performance metrics and evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, learning outcomes, financial results, and operational efficiencies; implement improvements as needed.
- Collaborate with the Certification section to support systems and processes for tracking, maintaining, and auditing professional development hours (PDHs), continuing education units (CEUs), and certification-related requirements.
- Develop educational programs and resources that support candidates pursuing ASHRAE certifications and maintaining their credentials.
- Develop annual budgets, revenue targets, and fiscal objectives for professional development programs and educational products; monitor and manage financial performance against established goals.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments—including Publishing Services, Marketing, Communications, Customer Service, Meetings, Accounting, and Information Technology— to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in course promotions and delivery.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership regarding program performance, strategic opportunities, and operational improvements.
- Supervise, mentor, and motivate assigned staff, ensuring that Society policies are followed and objectives determined by the Department Director are achieved.
- Serve as the primary staff liaison to the ASHRAE Training and Education Committee (TEC), providing administrative support, strategic guidance, and implementation of committee initiatives.
- Undertake other duties and special projects as assigned by the Department Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating continuing education programs
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in association management.
- Experience managing budgets, educational products, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrated expertise in:
- Needs assessment
- Program development
- Program scheduling
- Adult learning principles
- Educational technology and online learning platforms
- Marketing and promotion of educational programs
- Financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal management
- Project management
- Staff supervision, coaching, and performance management
- Vendor and stakeholder relationship management
- Written and verbal communication
The ability to:
- Think strategically while effectively managing day-to-day operations.
- Analyze data and make informed business decisions.
- Build collaborative relationships with volunteers, subject matter experts, staff, and external partners.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate initiative.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
TRAVEL
Anticipated travel includes periodic domestic travel at least twice annually, subject to organizational needs
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA regulations.
ASHRAE invites you to check out our website at www.ashrae.org to learn more about us. Let ASHRAE be the right place to share your skills and enhance your résumé. Please send a cover letter and your résumé, including title of the position you are applying, along with your salary requirements, to hr@ashrae.org. No calls, please. ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Managing Director, Professional Development & Education
Position Summary
The Managing Director of Professional Development & Education provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s education, training, and certification programs. This role promotes program innovation, revenue growth, stakeholder engagement, and team performance, all while ensuring offerings align with the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and standards of excellence. It is responsible for establishing educational practices and processes that honor volunteer engagement, build technical authority, and support the association’s broader goal of serving humanity. The department’s work includes education, training, and professional certification. Building partnerships that offer specialized services and expand markets is a vital part of the department’s success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement professional growth strategies aligned with the association’s long-range plan.
- Manage fiscal resources, human resources, and revenue projections to support strategic objectives.
- Communicate with volunteer leadership to inform members about education and certification opportunities and business implications.
- Translate volunteer-established policies into actionable education strategies with measurable success metrics.
- Lead and inspire professional development and certification staff teams.
- Foster a culture of engagement and professionalism within the teams.
- Monitor fiscal performance and implement corrective actions to meet financial goals.
- Evaluate and manage partnerships with suppliers, associations, and government entities to ensure return on investment.
- Introduce innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction, and market reach.
- Oversee licensing sales agreements to expand market penetration.
- Develop and administer training and certification programs to strengthen the association’s value proposition.
- Ensure ethical, timely, and high-quality content development while respecting volunteer contributions.
- Manage branding and corporate awareness sales, including content acquisition and distribution strategies.
- Guide leadership in education, certification, and related activities.
- Serve as a key resource for business decisions within the association.
- Represent the association at domestic and international conferences, meetings, industry events, and partner engagements to promote educational programs, certification initiatives, and strategic objectives.
- Travel domestically and internationally, including overnight travel, as needed to support volunteer leadership activities, stakeholder engagement, business development efforts, educational program delivery, and organizational initiatives. Anticipated travel may occur multiple times annually, including at least two international trips per year based on organizational needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- College degree required.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in career development.
- Experience in identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities.
- Previous association experience highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills to earn trust and respect from volunteers, staff, and business contacts.
- Ability to present the business perspective authoritatively within the association.
- Effective representative of the association at industry events.
- Capable of reinforcing the association’s mission and addressing key industry issues.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers and to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Travel Requirements
This position requires regular domestic travel and periodic international travel in support of association programs, conferences, meetings, volunteer leadership engagement, and business development activities. Travel may include overnight stays and is expected to occur throughout the year, including at least two international trips annually, subject to organizational needs. The employee must be able to travel independently with or without reasonable accommodation.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA regulations.
ASHRAE invites you to check out our website at www.ashrae.org to learn more about us. Let ASHRAE be the right place to share your skills and enhance your résumé. Please send a cover letter and your résumé, including title of the position you are applying, along with your salary requirements, to hr@ashrae.org. No calls, please. ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Managing Director, Publications
Position Summary
The Managing Director of Publications provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s publishing portfolio. They are responsible for establishing publishing practices coupled with processes that respect volunteer engagement, build technical authority, and contribute to the association’s larger purpose of serving humankind. The department’s work encompasses book and standards publishing, magazine management, academic journal publishing, and digital media development and access. Nurturing partnerships that provide specialized services and expand markets form a critical component of the department’s success. This role drives content quality and excellence, operational efficiency, revenue growth, and market expansion while ensuring that publishing activities align with the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement publishing strategies aligned with the association’s long-range plan.
- Manage fiscal resources, human resources, and revenue projections to support strategic objectives.
- Communicate with volunteer leadership to inform members about publishing opportunities and business implications.
- Translate volunteer-established policies into actionable publishing strategies with measurable success metrics.
- Lead and inspire editorial, advertising, and publications sales, inventory, and publishing services staff teams.
- Foster a culture of engagement and professionalism within the teams.
- Monitor fiscal performance and implement corrective actions to meet financial goals.
- Evaluate and manage partnerships with suppliers, associations, and government entities to ensure return on investment.
- Introduce innovative technologies to enhance publishing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and market reach.
- Oversee licensing and resale agreements to expand market penetration.
- Ensure ethical, timely, and high-quality content development while respecting volunteer contributions.
- Manage branding and corporate awareness sales, including content acquisition and distribution strategies.
- Guide leadership in publishing and related activities.
- Serve as a key resource for business and publishing decisions within the association.
- Represent the association at domestic and international conferences, industry events, volunteer leadership meetings, partner engagements, and other business functions to promote publishing initiatives, cultivate relationships, and support organizational objectives.
- Travel domestically and internationally, including overnight travel, as required to support publishing operations, stakeholder engagement, volunteer leadership activities, business development efforts, strategic partnerships, and association events. Anticipated travel includes periodic domestic travel and international travel at least twice annually, subject to organizational needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- College degree required.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in publishing.
- Proven ability in identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities.
- Previous association experience is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills to earn trust and respect from volunteers, staff, and business contacts.
- Ability to confidently present the business perspective authoritatively within the association.
- Effective representative of the association at industry events.
- Capable of reinforcing the association’s mission and addressing key industry issues.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Travel Requirements
This position requires periodic domestic and international travel to attend conferences, meetings, industry events, volunteer leadership activities, and partner engagements. Travel may involve overnight stays and is expected to occur throughout the year, including international travel at least twice annually, based on organizational needs. The employee must be able to travel with or without reasonable accommodation.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
ASHRAE invites you to check out our website at www.ashrae.org to learn more about us. Let ASHRAE be the right place to share your skills and enhance your résumé. Please send a cover letter and your résumé, including title of the position you are applying, along with your salary requirements, to hr@ashrae.org. No calls, please. ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sr. Manager of Board Services
Position Summary
The Sr. Manager of Board Services is responsible for providing outstanding staff support – either directly or through supervised staff – to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, President-Elect Advisory Committee, Planning Committee, Society Rules Committee, Nominating Committee, and Appointments Roadmap Committee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Attend and support meetings of the Board of Directors and all listed committees
- Develop, finalize, and distribute meeting notices, agendas, and minutes for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee.
- Following each Board meeting, oversee the updating and posting of the Rules of the Board on the website.
- Support and help organize new Board member orientation sessions.
- Support the Society Nominating Committee meetings and deliberations related to the nomination of Board Officers and Directors. Answer questions posed by those participating in Regional Nominating Caucuses.
- Support the President-Elect and Executive Committee during the appointment process for populating Councils and Standing Committees each year. Oversee staff preparation of materials and processes for use in soliciting, collecting data on, and pre-qualifying candidates for use with elections and appointments. Processes include tracking selections, replacements, notifications, and rosters.
- Either directly or through supervised staff, manage/implement projects that support the above responsibilities, such as thank-you letters to employers; preparation and issuance of BOD letter ballots; preparation of individualized report forms for councils and other groups; maintaining committee service records; preparation of individualized worksheets for all regions; providing certificates of appreciation for outgoing Board members and committee chairs; providing lapel pins for President, the outgoing President, Board members and the President’s spouse.
- Supervise maintenance of electronic and paper files of historical records, noting the legal requirements for keeping records related to Board of Director meetings.
- Perform ongoing maintenance and updating of all Board, Executive Committee and listed committee documents posted online.
- Complete miscellaneous work as assigned by the Board of Directors, Executive Committee or Executive Vice President.
- Assist with planning/coordinating Executive Committee retreat. Organize communications, prepare meeting materials, attend meetings.
- Track and follow up on Executive Committee and Board of Director action items immediately following meetings and in between meetings.
- Update and maintain Executive Committee and Board of Director and communication platforms – Basecamp, WhatsApp.
- Primary point of contact for all communication with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
- Periodic travel is required to support organizational objectives, participate in professional development opportunities, and attend meetings or events as needed.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- College degree, preferably in business administration or liberal arts.
- Strong managerial skills.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of a variety of electronic communication programs.
- Experience in not-for-profits and supporting leadership teams is desirable.
- Parliamentarian skills are a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers and to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or a significant risk to their own or others' health or safety. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
ASHRAE invites you to check out our website at www.ashrae.org to learn more about us. Let ASHRAE be the right place to share your skills and enhance your résumé. Please send a cover letter and your résumé, including title of the position you are applying, along with your salary requirements, to hr@ashrae.org. No calls, please. ASHRAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.